New state laws protect users of AI chatbots used as therapists and companions
New state laws regulate AI chatbots used as therapists and companions, and protect their users. The article was published on 27 August.
Who is affected and how
- compliance specialist
- For mental health chatbots, state requirements need to be matched with compliance practice.
- citizen
- Users have legal protection when they use AI chatbots for therapy.
Sources
- AI Chatbots Used as Therapists, Companions: Who New State Laws Protectthe legal examiner · Aug 27, 2026
- AI Chatbots Used as Therapists, Companions: Who New State Laws Actually Protectlegalexaminer.com · Aug 27, 2026
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